Everton have been handed a real boost with the news that Romelu Lukaku's injury is not as bad as first feared.

The striker had to be helped off the pitch during last night's Merseyside derby defeat after picking up an ankle injury.

But Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed that the player suffered no ligament damage and is facing three to four weeks on the sidelines.

As Miguel Delaney pointed out on Off The Ball last night, the 20-year-old's goal return has lessened slightly in recent weeks with just one goal in his last 10 Premier League games.